A history of U.S. presidents and hush money payments
The term hush money dates back centuries, and it's been applied to various scandals involving presidents for nearly as long as the U.S. has been a country.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Descendant Reflects On His Ancestor's Memorial And Legacy
Shannon LaNier is the sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. He talks to NPR about the founding father's complicated history, and how that should be reflected in his memorial.
'The Problem Of Democracy' Looks At Personality's Role In U.S. Leadership
A new book focuses on how the Adams father-son duo spent years abroad making a case for our young country — yet both saw themselves rejected in favor of more charismatic and populist rivals.
How Pirates Of The Caribbean Hijacked America's Metric System
In 1793, French scientist Joseph Dombey boarded a ship bound for the United States carrying with him a standard kilogram weight. Thanks to pirates, he and the weight never arrived.
Monticello Restoration Project Puts An Increased Focus On Jefferson's Slaves
Thomas Jefferson's Virginia plantation is being renovated to shed more light on the enslaved people who lived and worked there. One of the most notable of those slaves was Sally Hemings.
All Hail The Presidential Also-Rans
Hillary Clinton joins the exclusive club of men who reached for, but failed to grasp, our nation's highest elected office. From Aaron Burr to Al Gore, here's a look at the company Clinton joins.
Historic Chemistry Lab With Links To Thomas Jefferson Discovered Behind Wall
The "chemical hearth," dating back to the 1820s, was unearthed by workers doing renovations on the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. It is thought to be one of very few such labs still surviving.